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On October 25, 1864, approximately
2,800 Union troops attacked and defeated about 8,000 Confederates
along the banks of Mine Creek. This was one of the largest cavalry
battles in the Civil War and a major battle fought in Kansas. The
Union brigades were commanded by Colonels Frederick W. Benteen and
John F. Philips. After this battle, federal forces pursued and defeated
additional Confederates in Missouri as they attempted to return
to Arkansas, Indian Territory (Oklahoma), and eventually Texas.
Learn about the soldiers and their stories as this dramatic story
comes alive at the Mine Creek Battlefield. |
Hours and admission
